The Factory guest wing is part of a historic building built as a Dairy Factory over 100 years ago. It has been tastefully renovated and decorated with lots of quirky touches as well as the ultimate in luxury wherever possible.

Your hosts Skip & Sean shared love of this beautiful country have lead them to embrace a new adventure in this little slice of paradise, set amongst the picturesque town of Kaikoura. The area plays well to skips love of the òutdoors. After Immigrating from England as a child, and settling in Auckland, skip has spent time working in banking, raising two lovely daughters (ebony and summer) then going on to become a qualified gym instructor, which lead to her forming a popular running group. She's competed in lots of off road races, including an Ultra Marathon! She is most at home hiking/running/riding on beautiful trails. Sean is born and bred in New Zealand, growing up in Culverden, North Canterbury. After high school, he joined the army to complete his mechanical trade. His focus shifted to performance car tuning and then onto a role with the ministry of justice. Sean likes to spend his spare time making sure the freezer is well stocked, he's an avid hunter and Fisherman.

There are lots of marine animals and birds in our neighbourhood from our resident Hector's Dolphins across the road from The Factory to the many native birds who love the leafy garden.